Reviewer:
edlorens
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October 5, 2016
Subject:
Germany surrenders over and over and over again!
Finally the end of the World War II and the Germany surrender documented in this newsreel.
Presently, Ah! it's a pity! It appears that Germany surrender to the Muslims invaders and ... the war is not finished.
Wake up, Germany! Wake up!
Reviewer:
Christine Hennig
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May 31, 2006
Subject:
Germany Surrenders, Mussolini Is Strung Up, and Horse Racing Begins Again!
This newsreel documents the German surrender to the Allies, which spelled the end of the European war in World War II. Also included are stories on the arrival in the US of the last group of German POWs, the death of Mussolini (this story contains some grisly scenes of dead bodies being strung up), the statue honoring the taking of Io Jima being unveiled and used to sell war bonds, President Truman visiting his mother on Motherâs Day, the first American GIs being discharged, soldiers being awarded medals, and the beginning of horse racing after a wartime hiatus. This has lots of historical value, as it documents a lot of different things that were happening near the end of the war, and, unlike most of the WWII-era newsreels on the site, itâs well preserved.
Ratings: Camp/Humor Value: **. Weirdness: ***. Historical Interest: *****. Overall Rating: ****.